Esther Rantzen's Dignitas Decision: A Harsh Reality Check on Assisted Dying Laws Esther Rantzen, an 86 year old veteran broadcaster and advocate for assisted dying, has decided not to travel to Switzerland to end her life at an assisted suicide clinic.
In a candid statement, she revealed that her physical fragility now makes it impossible for her to make the journey alone, which was a condition she had previously set for herself.
Rantzen's situation highlights the paradox of current laws on assisted dying in England and Wales.